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38 December 28 • 2017 jn T wo Detroit-area supporters of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), Sam Rozenberg of West Bloomfield and Alon Tolwin of Southfield, were part of a group of more than 30 who concluded an intense six-day bicycle ride through Israel last month. Joining the American FIDF supporters for this cross- country ride, which began in southern Israel, was a group of wounded Israeli combat veterans who have benefited from FIDF rehabilita- tive programs and prosthetic devices, and Israeli pro cyclist Roy Goldstein. The more than 30 cyclists from across the U.S. covered over 350 miles and a total vertical climb of more than 22,000 feet. The ride allowed the par- ticipants, all of whom are avid riders, to show solidarity with and support for the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) while experiencing Israel from the seats of their bikes. "This cycling tour was an incred- ible opportunity to bring FIDF sup- porters together with Israeli soldiers," said FIDF Midwest Executive Director Tamir Oppenheim. "Biking across Israel together with wounded veterans helped participants to really under- stand the impact FIDF has on the lives of the brave men and women who benefit from FIDF programs." Beginning at the Red Sea in Israel's southernmost city, Eilat, the cyclists headed north, riding through the Ramon Crater in the Negev Desert, before continuing to Ashkelon and finally finishing in Jerusalem. Along the way, the group visited national landmarks, ancient historic sites and Israeli military bases. The partici- pants met active-duty soldiers serving on these bases, Lone Soldiers who serve in the IDF with no immediate family in Israel and combat veterans who benefit from the FIDF IMPACT! Scholarship Program. • Bike The Country Cross-country cycling adventure shows solidarity with Israeli soldiers. Local cyclilsts Sam Rozenberg and Rabbi Alon Tolwin participated in the recent FIDF bicycle ride through Israel. health Sinai Foundation Grants The Sinai Medical Staff Foundation, with roots in the old Sinai Hospital of Detroit, has awarded more than $200,000 in grants for its year running July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017. Recipients are: Gilda's Club of Metro Detroit, $15,000; Madonna University, $28,400; Tamarack Camps, $20,000; Planned Parenthood of Michigan, $40,000; Henry Ford Health System, $50,000; and University of Michigan, $50,000. Robert Michaels, M.D., a Southfield nephrologist, is presi- dent of the Southfield-based Foundation. Robert Karbel is Foundation manager. Foundation officers and directors were affiliated with Sinai Hospital. The Detroit Jewish community opened the hospital in 1953. Sinai closed following a 1999 merger with Detroit- based Grace Hospital. • 000000 2053870 Awaken the Beauty Within... DANIEL SHERBERT, M.D. F.A.C.S. Certifi ed by The American Board of Surgery, The American Board of Plastic Surgery & Fellowship Trained in Aesthetic & Reconstructive Breast Surgery Specializing in Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetic & Reconstructive Breast Surgery W est Maple Plastic Surgery (248) 865-6400 5807 W. Maple t Suite 177 t West Bloomfi eld 221850 Improve the health of your organization, Pump life back into business meetings and conferences with Kristy Stevenson, Med, RD. www.PerformanceNutritionLLC.com 49295 West Rd. • Wixom, MI 248.320.5865 kristystevenson@comcast.net Make your Workplace your Wellspace. t/VUSJUJPO$PBDI t4QFBLFS-FDUVSFS t8FMMOFTT8PSLTIPQT Feature your business with OyWhataDeal to acquire quality and eager new customers via risk-free and highly-targeted marketing. By running an offer with OyWhataDeal, your promotion will be e-mailed to thousands of loyal subscribers who will read about your offer, visit your website, share your business with their friends and follow you on social networks like Twitter and Facebook.